Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation; Vehicle Operation - Toyota 2014 HIGHLANDER GVU58 Series Dismantling Manual

Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation

Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven.
However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop
automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY indicator provided in
the instrument cluster. When lit, it informs the driver that the vehicle is on and operational
even though the gasoline engine may be off and the engine compartment is silent.

Vehicle Operation

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With the HIGHLANDER Hybrid, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the
READY indicator is on.
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Never assume that the vehicle is shut off just because the engine is off. Always look for the
READY indicator status. The vehicle is shut off when the READY indicator is off.
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The vehicle may be powered by:
1. The electric motors only.
2. A combination of both the electric motors and the gasoline engine.
Monochrome Type Multi-information Display
Color Type Multi-information Display
Instrument Cluster READY Indicator
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